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Re: SAE 30 vs. 15W40
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Posted by Jim Allen on May 27, 2007 at 11:48:12 from (209.173.160.22):
In Reply to: SAE 30 vs. 15W40 posted by John in Penn on May 27, 2007 at 07:54:22:
FWIW, going from the IH SAE 30 to Rotella-T 15W-40 was partly responsible (at least 50 percent or more) for significantly reducing oil consumption in my 8200 hour 826D (D358 German). It has given me back some sterling oil analysis reports as well, one of which was posted here late last year if you want to search. I wouldn't be the least bit shy about 15W-40 or even 10W-30 in any diesel engine reated for straight 30. I just began using Rotella 10W-30 in some of my other diesel tractors and equipment, most importantly the stuff that has to start in the winter (which the 826 does not).
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